Douglas County Power Outage History
2019–2025 · Missouri
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Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2023 | 9 hrs | 1,649 (15%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 15 hrs | 1,492 (14%) | Tornado |
| May 18, 2019 | 15 hrs | 1,474 (14%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| Oct 21, 2019 | 40 hrs | 1,473 (14%) | Tornado |
| Oct 11, 2021 | 6 hrs | 1,342 (13%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 7 years from 2019 to 2025, Douglas County recorded 582 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.4 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Douglas County started July 17, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and leaving up to 1,649 customers without power (15% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Douglas County, with 67 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Douglas County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 71st percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Missouri
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Douglas County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Texas County | B | 72nd |
| Atchison County | B | 71st |
| Cass County | B | 70th |
| Schuyler County | B | 70th |
| Camden County | B | 72nd |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Douglas County?
Between 2019 and 2025, Douglas County recorded 582 outage events, averaging 2.4 hours each.
What is Douglas County's reliability grade?
Douglas County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 71st national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Douglas County?
The worst outage on record started July 17, 2023 (Thunderstorm Wind), lasting 9 hours and affecting up to 1,649 customers.